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  • Actors: Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Patrick Stewart, Cylk Cozart, Steve Kahan
  • Directors: Richard Donner
  • Writers: Brian Helgeland
  • Producers: Dan Cracchiolo, Ilyse A. Reutlinger, J. Mills Goodloe, Jim Van Wyck, Joel Silver
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, Arabic
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 25 Sep 1998
  • Run Time: 130 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CX89
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,979 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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What is it about director Richard Donner that Mel Gibson enjoys so much that he's appeared in five of Donner's films? Is it the on-set pranks? Could it be the big-budget perks and $20 million paychecks? Or is it just a well-stocked catering table? Whatever the case, the Lethal Weapon star and director teamed up again, along with fellow superstar Julia Roberts, for this typically glossy, entertaining but ultimately hokey thriller. Gibson plays New York cab driver Jerry Fletcher, whose wacky belief in conspiracies finally hits on a coincidental truth involving an evil figure named Jonas (Patrick Stewart) and a secret program of government-funded mind control. Roberts plays the Justice Department attorney who finally believes in Jerry's paranoid ramblings. With a plot (from LA Confidential co-writer Brian Helgeland) that's a lot of fun as long as you don't think about it too critically, Conspiracy Theory benefits immeasurably from the charisma of its high-magnitude stars. --Jeff Shannon

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The Boy who cried "Wolf", 8 Sep 2006
By Tim Bentley (Shetland, UK) - See all my reviews
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Imagine that you are a little paranoid (not much imagination required for me!), you see conspiracies everywhere, and you tell people by publishing all of them in your own magazine. People think you're a crank, a nut, you're written off as another one of those Government is hushing things up looneys. Imagine then if one of your many theories is right on the money and the conspirators are out to get you. You don't know why and no-one believes you - you're the little boy who cried Wolf!

Mel Gibson plays the part of Jerry Fletcher, a New York Cabbie, being chased by the sinister Government man Dr Jonas (Patrick Stewart). Only one person half believes Jerry and that is Justice Department Attorney Alice Sutton (Julia Roberts) and together they run, and on the way discover the secret behind why Jerry knows what he knows and who he really was.

A far from great film with some very average performances - I must say that Patrick Stewart was at his least believable - but the plot wasn't bad. In this current climate of belief that our governments are lying to us, perhaps this movie will undergo a revival. Conspiracy Theory wasn't a bad movie, not when others of the same ilk are taken into account, but probably not on many people's must see list. Some great sequences though, especially the way that Jerry's apartment was wired to destroy all usable evidence should the government come knocking.

I quite enjoyed this flawed production, maybe you will too.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible Film, with good actors., 19 Nov 2000
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The story of a paranoid man trying to persuade others of his strange fears and beleifs is one that most of us have seen before. However this film is different, not only do all the actors play their parts incredibly well, but the paranoid fears of the hero begin to come true!

It also includes a brilliant performance of Patric Stewart playing the part of the evil matermind (Well known for his Picard in Star-Treck the next generation) This is a fantastic film that in well worth watching.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Didn't understand why it was so underrated by the critics., 11 Jun 2007
By Jay "The Amazon Reviewer" (Mauritius) - See all my reviews
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The thing that stands out for me in this movie is the wonderful (and underrated) performance given by Mel Gibson. His part calls for an uneasy balance between a paranoid psychotic and romantic leading man and he treads that fine line beautifully. Despite all his craziness, he is totally likeable and his relationship with the Julia Roberts character is wonderfully complex and believable. Julia Roberts also gives an excellent performance and the chemistry between the two leads is perfect.

All in all, I loved this film and didn't understand why it was so underrated by the critics.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable movie.
So, the title basically says it all, and who doesn't like a good conspiracy theory every now and then? Read more
Published 4 days ago by I. van Dierendonck

1.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what "genre" is this supposed to be in?
I didn't really know because it seemed to have a bit of everything with Gibson playing his paranoid taxi-driver part in this film at times similar to the COMEDIC way he acted in... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Inmi Opinion

4.0 out of 5 stars Well acted and directed but not a very original argument
The theme is very common in American literature, and it is one of the favorite themes of authors like Stephen King. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jacques COULARDEAU

3.0 out of 5 stars worth a look
conspiracy theory is a 1997 movie starring mel gibson as a paranoid cabbie convinced that factions of the C.I. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2007 by sean paul mccann

5.0 out of 5 stars Just because you?re paranoid...
Just because you are paranoid does not mean they are not out to get you.

The title says it all and you have seen it a million times. Read more

Published on 28 Feb 2005 by bernie

4.0 out of 5 stars Can you see it coming?
Im not particularly a fan of the actors, nor the genra. But I love this film.

It is not one for people who want conspiracy theories about aliens as much as one for people who... Read more

Published on 23 Jan 2005 by aceadrian

4.0 out of 5 stars Conspiracy Theory
This films quite a good one. It a little scary in places, But i would reccomend it to anyone, unless you suffer from epilepsy as there are strobe lighting effects on it. Read more
Published on 28 Jul 2004 by Ms. S. L. Grice

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Conspiracy
After watching this film, one question popped up in my mind. Why would a directer cast Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts together? Well, that's simple...chemistry! Read more
Published on 22 April 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.
A film that Mel Gibson was actually very good in.

A taxi driver in New York has taken a stalker-like fancy to a lady in the justice department, he is also the author of a... Read more

Published on 16 Sep 2003 by Isen

3.0 out of 5 stars Sorry Mel & Julia - it didn't work for me!
I bought this film simply because of the two stars, being a fan of both Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts, and it was on offer at the time! Read more
Published on 5 May 2003 by ukducky

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